Central Valley Schools Caution Against Student Walkouts
Superintendents warn that leaving campus poses unacceptable safety risks for students.
California Bans Blackjack in Cardrooms, Threatening Thousands of Jobs
Fresno Investor Admits Guilt in $9.1 Million Fraud Case
Crime
Man Arrested After Assaulting Officer With Pipe Outside Fresno City Hall
69-year-old Andres Ramirez Perez was tased and taken into custody for battery on an officer and resisting arrest.

Fresno County Sued Over New Cap on Sex Offenders in Homes
Three registered sex offenders challenge county law limiting number of registrants per single-family residence
Defense Calls Witnesses in Roller Skating Gunman Murder Trial
Testimony continues in case involving 2022 shooting death of 70-year-old Richard Martin
Politics
Multiple Challengers Seek Fresno Unified's Edison Seat
Rizpah Bellard, Deshunna Ricks, and others vie for Area 1 school board position

Central Valley Students Protest ICE with Walkouts
Fresno, Madera, and Clovis students leave classrooms to demonstrate against immigration enforcement
Hundreds of Roosevelt High Students March to City Hall in Protest of ICE
Students spanning multiple blocks left school Friday to protest ICE's aggressive enforcement tactics.
Lifestyle
New Upscale Cocktail Bar and Distillery Open in Fresno
The Golden Hour Cocktail Lounge features house-made spirits and innovative cocktails in a 1920s-inspired setting.

Rescued Dog Duo Await Adoption After Hoarding Case
Quincy and Allura, terrier mixes, have been patiently waiting for months at a California shelter for their forever home.
Fresno Couple Rescues Tons of Citrus, Fights Food Waste
Offer Kindness Inc. harvests excess fruit from local properties and donates it to food banks and those in need.
Health
Fresno Cancer Survivor's Journey Inspires Mother-Daughter Business
20-year-old Frida Sofia's near-death experience led her mother to start a small gummy candy company to support the family.

Fresno Leads the Way in Childhood Dental Health Innovation
New technologies and personalized care are transforming pediatric dentistry.
Fresno Firefighters Rescue 89-Year-Old From House Fire
The woman has made an 'incredible recovery' after suffering severe smoke inhalation.
Business
California Card Rooms Threaten Legal Action Against Attorney General
Industry group claims new regulations would 'eliminate much of their business'

Fresno Launches Study on Southeast Asian Businesses
Goal is to better understand and support this growing economic sector
Fresno Cafe Seeks Community Support to Avoid Closure
The Mug Community Coffee Shop faces rising costs and financial challenges.